By Compiled from Chronicle staff photos

on January 11, 2013 7:09 PM

David Mendez with his wife Nici, daughter Madi, 13, and son D.J., 10, are all Texans fans and have decorated their den in red, white and blue,

David Mendez with his wife Nici, daughter Madi, 13, and son D.J., 10, are all Texans fans and have decorated their den in red, white and blue,

Photo: Karen Warren, Houston Chronicle

David Mendez with his wife Nici, daughter Madi, 13, and son D.J.,... Photo-4019108.55022 - Houston Chronicle

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Christina Hardy, 8, left, walks to first class with her friends Abby Konvicka, 9, center, and Caroline Landrum, 9, Friday, Jan. 11, at Shadycrest Elementary in Pearland. Christina said she took her Texans jersey from her brother, Abby said her brother wore his JJ Watt jersey so she wore the Andre Johnson jersey, and Caroline had her own jersey. Pearland Independent School District superintendent John Kelly, Ph. D., lifted the dress code to allow students to wear their Texans gear. less

Christina Hardy, 8, left, walks to first class with her friends Abby Konvicka, 9, center, and Caroline Landrum, 9, Friday, Jan. 11, at Shadycrest Elementary in Pearland. Christina said she took her Texans ... more

Swayne Martin, a barber who makes house calls, shaves the Houston Texans logo into the hair of local rapper, Darrell "Mr. Deuce" Bryant in north Houston Thursday, Jan. 10, 2013. "I'm a huge Texans fan and with the game this weekend I had to do it," Bryant said about getting the logo shaved in his hair. less

Swayne Martin, a barber who makes house calls, shaves the Houston Texans logo into the hair of local rapper, Darrell "Mr. Deuce" Bryant in north Houston Thursday, Jan. 10, 2013. "I'm a huge Texans fan and with ... more

Christina Graham poses with her custom shoe designs Thursday, Jan. 10, 2013, in Houston. She also makes flats and other designs, but the Texans high heel style is in high demand. Since October she has been so busy filling orders that she's not sure exactly how many she has created. Depending on the design it takes from 2 to 4 days to make a pair. less

Christina Graham poses with her custom shoe designs Thursday, Jan. 10, 2013, in Houston. She also makes flats and other designs, but the Texans high heel style is in high demand. Since October she has been so ... more

Dr. David Epsein, left, and Cee Jay Beard work on patient Stephanie Frye at The Woodlands Dental Group Thursday, Jan. 10, 2013, in The Woodlands. The employees at the dental office have been wearing Texans gear on Thursdays and Mondays throughout the season. less

Dr. David Epsein, left, and Cee Jay Beard work on patient Stephanie Frye at The Woodlands Dental Group Thursday, Jan. 10, 2013, in The Woodlands. The employees at the dental office have been wearing Texans gear ... more

Maria Gonzalez, of Houston Pinatas, adds tissue paper while making a Houston Texans pinata which will be shipped to a customer in El Paso. Gonzalez makes pinatas for sports fans of opposing teams as well, such as the completed New England Patriots pinata that will given to local client. Gonzalez and her family will watch the game on Sunday afternoon, as they too are Texans fans. less

Maria Gonzalez, of Houston Pinatas, adds tissue paper while making a Houston Texans pinata which will be shipped to a customer in El Paso. Gonzalez makes pinatas for sports fans of opposing teams as well, such ... more

David Mendez with his son D.J., 10, are diehard Texans fans and David drives a giant red truck with the Houston Texans logo on it.

David Mendez with his son D.J., 10, are diehard Texans fans and David drives a giant red truck with the Houston Texans logo on it.

Photo: Karen Warren, Houston Chronicle

David Mendez with his son D.J., 10, are diehard Texans fans and... Photo-4019115.55022 - Houston Chronicle

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Barber Chris "Rico" Ramirez works on putting color on a Texans logo into Carlos Flores' hair at Bad Boyz barber shop, Friday, Jan. 11, 2013, in Houston, in anticipation of the Texans playoff game against New England, this Sunday. less

Barber Chris "Rico" Ramirez works on putting color on a Texans logo into Carlos Flores' hair at Bad Boyz barber shop, Friday, Jan. 11, 2013, in Houston, in anticipation of the Texans playoff game against New ... more

Claire Sthroeder, 15, front, and Michael Riggs, 15, both freshman at St. Pius X High School, wear their Houston Texans gear in honor of Texans head coach Gary Kubiak, who attended St Pius X, Friday, Jan. 11, in the St Pius X High lunch room School in Houston. less

Claire Sthroeder, 15, front, and Michael Riggs, 15, both freshman at St. Pius X High School, wear their Houston Texans gear in honor of Texans head coach Gary Kubiak, who attended St Pius X, Friday, Jan. 11, in ... more

Zuriel Thompson, 8, checks out his haircut featuring a Texans logo shaved into his hair by barber Derrick Atkins at Ken's Kutting Shoppe in Houston. Zuriel's haircut has featured the Texans design several times this season. less

Zuriel Thompson, 8, checks out his haircut featuring a Texans logo shaved into his hair by barber Derrick Atkins at Ken's Kutting Shoppe in Houston. Zuriel's haircut has featured the Texans design several times ... more

Virginia Griffin shows off her nails in Texans colors after getting them done by Johnnie Queen Minx, owner of Queen Minx Your Nail Palace, Friday, Jan. 11, 2013, in Houston, in anticipation of the Texans playoff game against New England, this Sunday. less

Virginia Griffin shows off her nails in Texans colors after getting them done by Johnnie Queen Minx, owner of Queen Minx Your Nail Palace, Friday, Jan. 11, 2013, in Houston, in anticipation of the Texans ... more